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The best green smoothie recipe is a nutrient-packed blend of fruits and vegetables! It’s healthy, vibrant and easy to make with only 4 ingredients in 5 minutes.
More healthy beverage recipes we love include mango smoothie, peach smoothie and cinnamon roll smoothie!
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Table of Contents
- Healthy Green Smoothie
- Green Smoothie Ingredients
- Healthy Smoothie Add-Ins
- How to Make a Green Smoothie
- Tip: Use a High-Power Blender!
- Great for Meal Prep
- 5 star review
- Recipe FAQs
- More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
- Best Green Smoothie Recipe Printable Recipe
Healthy Green Smoothie
I love to make smoothies for a quick and healthy breakfast or lunch. I often make this green smoothie recipe, along with my pineapple smoothie, strawberry banana smoothie, andmango smoothie bowl.
After making several of them, I think I’ve discovered the best green smoothie recipe!It won’t even taste like you’re drinking spinach but will help you detox and boost your digestive tract plus give you more energy!
Green Smoothie Ingredients
Start blending a specialty green smoothie drink recipe using pretty much any fruit and greens combo to create a delicious, energizing, and healthy smoothie!
Find the fullprintable recipewith specific measurements below.
- Liquid: The liquid included in this healthy smoothie helps it to easily blend. You can use regular milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or even some pineapple juice (or juice of choice).
- Greens: Incorporating leafy greens is such an easy way to add extra fiber. You get all the health benefits from the greens without even being able to taste them! I’ve found that spinach works best, however, feel free to add kale or greens of choice.
- Fruit: I typically add frozen bananas and mangoes, however pretty much any fruit would work. The bananas help to thicken the consistency of the smoothie…so if not adding in the banana, I would add a little more ice.
- Extras: Feel free to add in extras like Greek yogurt, collagen or protein powder for more protein.
Healthy Smoothie Add-Ins
Add in your favorite fruits, spices, liquid base, or raw veggies to make this simple green smoothie recipe!
Add-ins:
- Protein powder or collagen
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseed
- Rolled oats
- Honey or bee pollen
- Vanilla extract or powder
- Coconut
- Avocado
- Herbs such as mint, basil, or ginger
- A squeeze of lemon or lime juice
Toppings:
- Coconut flakes
- Granola
- Sliced nuts
- Nut butter
How to Make a Green Smoothie
Making this recipe is SO easy and takes only a couple of minutes. It is a smoothie you will be making day after day!
- Add ingredients: Add the milk and yogurt to the bottom of your blender.
- Blend: Add remaining ingredients on top of liquids and blend until smooth.
- Add in: If needed, add more ice or liquid and blend. Enjoy while cold!
Tip: Use a High-Power Blender!
I should note, using a high-powered blender (like a Blendtec or ninja) helps blend all the spinach leaves. I’ve seen Blendtec do demos in Costco and have always thought they looked amazing! I did think the price tag was a little high though.
However now after using one for a few weeks, I’m sold! This blender is worth every penny! It creates the most smooth and delicious drinks! I was amazed that I couldn’t taste the texture of the spinach in the smoothie. Usually, mine gets clumps. This time around my kids had no idea what was in there. ;) I can’t wait to play with it some more.
Great for Meal Prep
Whenever I am doing big meal prep, I always end up making several smoothie bags to place in the freezer as well. I love this green smoothie recipe so much that I buy spinach in bulk and then freeze it in zip-lock bags. One package from Costco will be enough for TEN smoothies!
Portion out the fruit and spinach into Ziploc bags and then when you’re ready to make the smoothie, all you need to do is add in the milk and yogurt.
It’s the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack and makes it easy to reach for something healthy rather than a junk item from the pantry!
5 star review
This smoothie was so easy to make and was delicious! My 3-year-old drank it right up and said she loved it. I will definitely be making it again!”
–Becky
Recipe FAQs
Are green smoothies good for you?
Yes! These green smoothie recipes are full of low-fat ingredients, raw vegetables, and fresh or frozen fruit. Packed with incredible flavor these healthy smoothies will boost your body from the inside, and out!
Are green smoothies good for your skin?
Green smoothies are known to supply our bodies with large amounts of hydration, nutrients, and antioxidants. Because of these health benefits, there is a boost in your health and appearance in a positive way.
Are green smoothies filling?
You are probably wondering how these green smoothies are more filling than other drinks you have had. Healthy smoothies are loaded with fruits and vegetables that are filling leaving you not craving food or not filling full.
Need more healthy recipes filled with vegetables!? Try this hearty cabbage soup, oven-roasted vegetable recipe, or this sheet pan sausage and vegetable meal for more delicious recipes!
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
- Avocado Smoothie
- Kale Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Berry Protein Smoothie
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Author: Jamielyn Nye
The bestgreen smoothierecipe is a nutrient-packed blend of fruits and vegetables! It’s healthy, vibrant and easy to make with only 4 ingredients in 5 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk , more as needed (can substitute with regular milk)
- 1 1/2-2 cups spinach
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2-1 cup frozen mango (or frozen pineapple and peaches )
- plain greek yogurt , optional
Optional add in's: ground flaxseed, chia seeds, hemp hearts (I add 1 Tablespoon each), frozen berries, protein powder or collagen, honey (to sweeten)
Instructions
Add the milk to the bottom of a high power blender. Add the remaining ingredients on top of the liquids. Blend until smooth.
Add more ice or liquid as needed. Enjoy green smoothie recipe while cold!
Notes
Note: If you add frozen berries, it will change the color but will still be delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2594IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
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Categorized as: American, Beverages, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Smoothies, Sweet Breakfast, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
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60 comments
- Cam
Love how easy this was to make! So delicious!
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- Jamielyn Nye
Glad you enjoyed the green smoothie recipe :)
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- Dana
This smoothie is a great way to start the day! I used your idea of making the freezer portions so all I have to do is add the dairy before blending. Perfect for a busy morning.
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- Greta
This is a really easy smoothie recipe. I’ll save it for breakfast. Thanks x
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- Sharina
Tried this yesterday and it was so easy and delicious! A refreshing start to a great day. Must-try!
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